Proper Nouns

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'New York City', 'Mr. Smith', and 'Eiffel Tower'.

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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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A common noun refers to general items or concepts (e.g., 'city', 'teacher'), while a proper noun refers to specific names (e.g., 'Paris', 'Ms. Johnson').

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When should you capitalize a proper noun?

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You should capitalize a proper noun whenever it appears in writing.

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Identify the proper noun in this sentence: 'Sarah went to the park.'

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The proper noun is 'Sarah'.

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Which of the following is a proper noun: 'river' or 'Amazon River'?

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'Amazon River' is a proper noun.

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What is the proper way to write the name of a holiday?

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The name of a holiday should be capitalized, e.g., 'Christmas'.

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Is 'dog' a proper noun?

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No, 'dog' is a common noun.

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What is the proper noun in this sentence: 'The president of the United States is giving a speech.'

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The proper noun is 'United States'.

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What should you change in this sentence: 'I visited london last summer.'

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Change 'london' to 'London'.